Cheap Eats 2009

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This Formica-topped slice of yesteryear handles breakfast standbys and milkshakes with equal aplomb. The only seating is at the U-shaped counter, so your waitress is always on hand with a warm-up for your coffee. You also can’t sit face-to-face with your companions, which can be vexing with groups, but it might be handy if, say, you’re eating a morning-after breakfast with a lazy-eyed hookup. (It happens!) One crooked look at your plate and you’ll be wolfing down eggs, bacon and perfect hash browns ($8.75) that won’t judge you for the night before. (ES)